Standard Guide for Assessing Spoilage of Hemp Seed Intended for Human Consumption

Importancia y uso:

3.1 This guide provides a method for rapid, visual, on-site assessment of spoilage of hemp seed that will assist in managing food quality and productivity while maintaining consumer safety. It can be augmented with a number of laboratory tests to determine spoilage.

3.2 This guide provides a method to identify hemp seed samples that are likely to spoil by quantifying discolored (dark yellow or brown) dehulled seed. Samples from lots/batches that display more than 2 % discolored2 dehulled seed are generally considered to be compromised.

3.3 Laboratories providing certificates of analysis can validate this spoilage test. Used in conjunction with a peroxide value (PV) and FFA content or other methods, results will help determine the acceptability of a lot/batch of seed. In addition, a trained panel can complete organoleptic testing, but this should be used in combination with other tests.

3.3.1 It is recommended that where possible, test results taken from samples are reported with a calculated margin of error to ensure statistical significance or relevant results.

3.4 Product wastage will be reduced when spoilage is identified early, and decisions to re-target other viable uses may help assess pricing, discounts, and salvageable seed.

Subcomité:

D37.07

Referida por:

D8465-23, D8433-22

Volúmen:

15.10

Número ICS:

11.120.99 (Other standards related to pharmaceutics), 65.020.20 (Plant growing)

Palabras clave:

cannabis; dehulled hemp seed; hemp seed; industrial hemp; rancidity; sampling; spoilage ;